Marquette University Law School
Encyclopedia
Marquette University Law School (also known as Marquette Law or MULS) is the professional school for the study of law at Marquette University
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, and one of only two law schools in Wisconsin. With 45 full-time professors and approximately 760 J.D. students, the law school is ranked in the top tier among American law schools by U.S. News and World Report. The school will rank 55th as a producer of federal judges upon the confirmation of two recent appointments to the bench. Marquette’s alumni include two current members of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
(Judge Diane S. Sykes
and Judge John L. Coffey) and one member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
(Judge James A. Wynn, Jr.
).
With remarks from Supreme Court
Justice Scalia
, Marquette Law recently dedicated Eckstein Hall
, an $85 million building in downtown Milwaukee. The Law School has embarked on a sustained fund-raising effort to support new public policy and scholarship programs. The new law building was aided by a $51 million donation from Ray and Kay Eckstein. Joseph Zilber and Sheldon Lubar contributed $30 million and $2 million, respectively, to fund scholarships and facilitate public policy research and programming.
Recent additions to Marquette Law's faculty have included former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold
as a new jurisprudence
professor in 2011, and current MLB Commissioner
Bud Selig
as a new sports law professor in 2009.
institution, the law school is committed to the principle of cura personalis
, or "care of the entire person." Consequently, the law school believes it has a duty to promote diversity and to encourage its "students to become agents for positive change in society."
There are approximately 760 students enrolled in the J.D.
program, with an average age of 25 in the entering class of 2010. About half had taken off one to four years between their undergraduate degrees and law school.
As one of only two law schools in the state, Marquette serves as a nexus of academic analysis of Wisconsin
law and politics. Professors Dan Blinka
and Tom Hammer co-author a digest of the decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court
and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals for Wisconsin Lawyer, the magazine of the state bar association
. Mike Gousha, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy, hosts "On the Issues with Mike Gousha," a regular program at the law school where he interviews national and local public figures before an audience of faculty and students. Recent guests have included U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Herb Kohl
, U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan
, Governor Scott Walker
, RNC Chairman
Reince Priebus
, PBS's Jim Lehrer
and Judy Woodruff
, USA Today Supreme Court correspondent Joan Biskupic
, WI Supreme Court
Justice David Prosser
(with challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg
), and Teach for America
founder Wendy Kopp
, as well as numerous other civic, political, legal, and business leaders.
's 1908 acquisition of the Milwaukee Law Class and the Milwaukee University Law School. First known as the Marquette University College of Law, the school added a day division to the two predecessors' evening programs. The first dean was James G. Jenkins
, a retired judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In 1916, the first edition of the Marquette Law Review
was published, and in 1923, the college's name was changed to Marquette University Law School. A year later, the school moved into Sensenbrenner Hall. A law review article at the time described the building's interior: "four large lecture rooms and a large Moot Court room" and a "third floor [to] be occupied entirely by the library capable of holding 50,000 volumes." The law school became a member of the Association of American Law Schools
in 1912 and received American Bar Association
approval in 1925. The evening program was suspended in 1924 as part of the accreditation process, and was not restored for decades.
It was under Dean Robert Boden that the modern law school emerged. He took over as acting dean in June 1965, and served as dean until his death in 1984. During those nearly 20 years, the size of the full-time faculty tripled, the student body nearly doubled, and the law library doubled the size of its collection.
Dean Boden also oversaw a significant increase in the physical plant of the law school, making two major additions to Sensenbrenner Hall. Moreover, in January 1968, the law library moved into the newly constructed Legal Research Center, appended to the west side of Sensenbrenner Hall. The move was managed by Professor Mary Alice Hohmann, the first woman to teach a law course at MULS.
In the 25 years since Boden died, the law school's full-time faculty and student body have continued to grow. Under the leadership of Dean Joseph D. Kearney
, the school's reputation has advanced in the Wisconsin legal community and national rankings, such as US News and World Report's. In the fall of 2010, the school moved into the new Eckstein Hall
. The school has also secured the two largest gifts in its history: $51 million from alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein for Eckstein Hall, and $30 million from real estate developer Joseph Zilber
, the bulk of which will endow scholarships.
, named for alumni Raymond and Kathryn Eckstein. Located on the eastern end of the Marquette
campus, two blocks from the Milwaukee County Courthouse, the building includes a four-story "library without borders," two mock court rooms, a cafeteria, a workout facility, and a conference center, in addition to classrooms and faculty offices.
and the Master of Laws in sports law for foreign-trained attorneys. The school's National Sports Law Institute offers sports law courses and internships with local sports organizations. The clinical experiences offered by the Restorative Justice Initiative and the classroom education in alternative dispute resolution courses complement one another to create the #6 alternative dispute resolution
program in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. The school also has programs in health care law and intellectual property law. It also partners with other colleges of Marquette University to offer joint degree programs for an M.B.A., an M.B.A. in Sports Business, or an M.A.
in political science
, international affairs
, or the history of philosophy
. Through an agreement with the Medical College of Wisconsin
, the school offers a joint degree program for an M.A.
in bioethics
.
Throughout its courses and clinics, Marquette University Law School aims to provide its students with an education that is "practical" and "professional," equipping them for "the daily practice of law."
Students are encouraged while in law school to participate in one of many pro bono opportunities. Students may complete for-credit internships with the AIDS Resource Center, Catholic Charities Immigration Assistance Project, Legal Action of Wisconsin, or Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee. Marquette also operates four free, walk-in legal clinics, which offer free legal information and referral. Community residents seeking help come to the Law School on select Saturdays for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. A new program, the Milwaukee Legal Initiative for Non-profit Corporations (M-LINC), connects Marquette alumni and students to Milwaukee's non-profit community. Finally, the Public Interest Law Society sponsors pro bono activities for students, including the PILS Fellowships that provide a stipend for students to work at public interest organizations during summer break.
as a method of admission to the bar
. Unlike all other jurisdictions in the United States, Wisconsin
's state bar allows graduates of accredited law schools within the state to join the bar without taking the state's bar examination
if they complete certain requirements in their law school courses and achieve a certain level of performance in those courses. The other school with this privilege is the University of Wisconsin Law School
.
Wisconsin residents who graduate from out-of-state law schools must pass the bar exam to be admitted to the bar in Wisconsin. Similarly, law graduates of Wisconsin or Marquette must pass the bar of any other state to which they wish to be admitted. Some states, but not all, will grant reciprocal admission to Wisconsin bar members admitted by diploma privilege after they have completed a certain number of years in the practice of law.
, the Federalist Society
, or the Black Law Students Association
. The Moot Court Board
sponsors the annual intramural Jenkins Moot Court Competition and teams for a variety of external competitions. Some students also serve the community through the Pro Bono Society and other volunteer opportunities.
Tuition for the law school is $36,300, and approximately one-third of students receive merit-based scholarships.
Approximately 93% of graduated students are employed within nine months of commencement. Members of the Class of 2009 had an average starting salary of $70,000. Approximately 75% of students enter private or corporate
practice at the end of law school. Recent graduates have clerked for judges of the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, federal district courts
, and state appellate courts.
, the Marquette Sports Law Review
, the Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review and the Marquette Elder's Advisor.
The Marquette Law Review is ranked 56th among general U.S. student-edited journals for citations by courts. Founded in 1916, the journal is published quarterly. The U.S. Supreme Court has cited articles carried in its pages nine times, and other courts have also employed the legal scholarship and commentary it has published.
The Marquette Sports Law Review was the first semi-annual scholarly journal devoted entirely to issues in sports law. It is ranked 87th among specialized U.S. student-edited journals for citations by courts, and has been mentioned by the New York Times. The journal covers legal issues affecting amateur, collegiate, Olympic, and professional sports, from athlete contracts to drug tests to stadium construction.
First published in 1997, the Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review is ranked number eight for impact among the 56 U.S. intellectual property law reviews.
The Marquette Elder's Advisor is a semi-annual review devoted to law and policy issues of later life, retirement, disability and financial planning.
By arrangement with the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, MULS faculty and students collaborate to edit the FDCC Quarterly, a practitioners' journal for attorneys who defend clients in cases involving torts, products liability, environmental law, and other civil claims.
Judiciary
Academia
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, and one of only two law schools in Wisconsin. With 45 full-time professors and approximately 760 J.D. students, the law school is ranked in the top tier among American law schools by U.S. News and World Report. The school will rank 55th as a producer of federal judges upon the confirmation of two recent appointments to the bench. Marquette’s alumni include two current members of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
(Judge Diane S. Sykes
Diane S. Sykes
Diane Schwerm Sykes is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and former Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.-Background:...
and Judge John L. Coffey) and one member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is a federal court located in Richmond, Virginia, with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:*District of Maryland*Eastern District of North Carolina...
(Judge James A. Wynn, Jr.
James A. Wynn, Jr.
James Andrew Wynn, Jr. is an American jurist, currently a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and formerly on both the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court....
).
With remarks from Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
Justice Scalia
Antonin Scalia
Antonin Gregory Scalia is an American jurist who serves as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. As the longest-serving justice on the Court, Scalia is the Senior Associate Justice...
, Marquette Law recently dedicated Eckstein Hall
Eckstein Hall
Eckstein Hall is home to Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An $85 million project, Eckstein Hall was officially dedicated on Sept. 8th, 2010 in a ceremony keynoted by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Built under the leadership of Dean Joseph D...
, an $85 million building in downtown Milwaukee. The Law School has embarked on a sustained fund-raising effort to support new public policy and scholarship programs. The new law building was aided by a $51 million donation from Ray and Kay Eckstein. Joseph Zilber and Sheldon Lubar contributed $30 million and $2 million, respectively, to fund scholarships and facilitate public policy research and programming.
Recent additions to Marquette Law's faculty have included former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold
Russ Feingold
Russell Dana "Russ" Feingold is an American politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He served as a Democratic party member of the U.S. Senate from 1993 to 2011. From 1983 to 1993, Feingold was a Wisconsin State Senator representing the 27th District.He is a recipient of the John F...
as a new jurisprudence
Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence is the theory and philosophy of law. Scholars of jurisprudence, or legal theorists , hope to obtain a deeper understanding of the nature of law, of legal reasoning, legal systems and of legal institutions...
professor in 2011, and current MLB Commissioner
Commissioner of Baseball
The Commissioner of Baseball is the chief executive of Major League Baseball and its associated minor leagues. Under the direction of the Commissioner, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball hires and maintains the sport's umpiring crews, and negotiates marketing, labor, and television contracts...
Bud Selig
Bud Selig
Allan Huber "Bud" Selig is the ninth and current Commissioner of Major League Baseball, having served in that capacity since 1992 as the acting commissioner, and as the official commissioner since 1998...
as a new sports law professor in 2009.
Overview
As a JesuitSociety of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
institution, the law school is committed to the principle of cura personalis
Cura personalis
"Cura Personalis" is a Latin phrase that translates as "Care for the Entire Person". “Cura Personalis” suggests individualized attention to the needs of the other, distinct respect for his or her unique circumstances and concerns, and an appropriate appreciation for his or her particular gifts and...
, or "care of the entire person." Consequently, the law school believes it has a duty to promote diversity and to encourage its "students to become agents for positive change in society."
There are approximately 760 students enrolled in the J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
program, with an average age of 25 in the entering class of 2010. About half had taken off one to four years between their undergraduate degrees and law school.
As one of only two law schools in the state, Marquette serves as a nexus of academic analysis of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
law and politics. Professors Dan Blinka
Daniel D. Blinka
Daniel D. Blinka is a practicing trial lawyer and law professor at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a scholar Professor Blinka focuses primarily on evidence law, criminal procedure, and American history. He teaches evidence, trial advocacy, criminal law, constitutional...
and Tom Hammer co-author a digest of the decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals for Wisconsin Lawyer, the magazine of the state bar association
State bar association
A state bar association is a bar association that represents or seeks to represent all of the attorneys in a specific U.S. state. Membership in such an association may be voluntary or mandatory for practitioners in that state. State bar associations may be tasked with the administration of the...
. Mike Gousha, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Public Policy, hosts "On the Issues with Mike Gousha," a regular program at the law school where he interviews national and local public figures before an audience of faculty and students. Recent guests have included U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Herb Kohl
Herb Kohl
Herbert H. "Herb" Kohl is the senior U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and a member of the Democratic Party. He is also a philanthropist and the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association team...
, U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan may refer to:* Paul Ryan , member of the U.S. House of Representatives* Paul Ryan , music agent for The Agency, former Cradle of Filth guitarist* Paul Ryan , comics artist...
, Governor Scott Walker
Scott Walker (politician)
Scott Kevin Walker is an American Republican politician who began serving as the 45th Governor of Wisconsin on January 3, 2011, after defeating Democratic candidate Tom Barrett, 52 percent to 47 percent in the November 2010 general election...
, RNC Chairman
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
Reince Priebus
Reince Priebus
Reinhold Reince Priebus is the chairman of the Republican National Committee. He is also a previous chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin....
, PBS's Jim Lehrer
Jim Lehrer
James Charles "Jim" Lehrer is an American journalist and the executive editor and former news anchor for PBS NewsHour on PBS, known for his role as a frequent debate moderator during elections...
and Judy Woodruff
Judy Woodruff
Judy Woodruff is an American television news anchor and journalist.Woodruff is a Board Member at the IWMF .-Broadcast journalism career:...
, USA Today Supreme Court correspondent Joan Biskupic
Joan Biskupic
Joan Biskupic is an American journalist, author, and lawyer who has covered the United States Supreme Court since 1989. She has been the Legal Affairs Correspondent for USA Today since June 2000. From 1992 to 2000, she was the Supreme Court reporter for The Washington Post, and from 1989 to 1992...
, WI Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
Justice David Prosser
David Prosser, Jr.
David T. Prosser Jr. is a member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. A former Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, Prosser was appointed to the court by Governor Tommy Thompson in 1998, and was elected to his first 10-year term without opposition in 2001...
(with challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg
JoAnne Kloppenburg
JoAnne Kloppenburg is an Assistant Attorney General of the State of Wisconsin, serving since 1989 under Republican and Democratic Governors. She ran for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in April 2011 against incumbent Justice David Prosser....
), and Teach for America
Teach For America
Teach For America is an American non-profit organization that aims to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting the nation's most promising future leaders to teach for two or more years in low-income communities throughout the United States...
founder Wendy Kopp
Wendy Kopp
Wendy Sue Kopp is the CEO and Founder of Teach For America , the national teaching corps and the CEO of Teach For All.-Background:...
, as well as numerous other civic, political, legal, and business leaders.
History
Marquette University Law School was born out of Marquette UniversityMarquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
's 1908 acquisition of the Milwaukee Law Class and the Milwaukee University Law School. First known as the Marquette University College of Law, the school added a day division to the two predecessors' evening programs. The first dean was James G. Jenkins
James Graham Jenkins
James Graham Jenkins was a United States federal judge.Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, Jenkins read law to enter the bar in 1855. He was in private practice in New York City from 1855 to 1857, and then in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until 1888. He was a City attorney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1863...
, a retired judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In 1916, the first edition of the Marquette Law Review
Marquette Law Review
The Marquette Law Review is a quarterly law review edited by students at Marquette University Law School. The review is ranked 56th among general US student-edited journals for citations by courts...
was published, and in 1923, the college's name was changed to Marquette University Law School. A year later, the school moved into Sensenbrenner Hall. A law review article at the time described the building's interior: "four large lecture rooms and a large Moot Court room" and a "third floor [to] be occupied entirely by the library capable of holding 50,000 volumes." The law school became a member of the Association of American Law Schools
Association of American Law Schools
The Association of American Law Schools is a non-profit organization of 170 law schools in the United States. Another 25 schools are "non-member fee paid" schools, which are not members but choose to pay AALS dues. Its purpose is to improve the legal profession through the improvement of legal...
in 1912 and received American Bar Association
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association , founded August 21, 1878, is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisdiction in the United States. The ABA's most important stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, and the formulation...
approval in 1925. The evening program was suspended in 1924 as part of the accreditation process, and was not restored for decades.
It was under Dean Robert Boden that the modern law school emerged. He took over as acting dean in June 1965, and served as dean until his death in 1984. During those nearly 20 years, the size of the full-time faculty tripled, the student body nearly doubled, and the law library doubled the size of its collection.
Dean Boden also oversaw a significant increase in the physical plant of the law school, making two major additions to Sensenbrenner Hall. Moreover, in January 1968, the law library moved into the newly constructed Legal Research Center, appended to the west side of Sensenbrenner Hall. The move was managed by Professor Mary Alice Hohmann, the first woman to teach a law course at MULS.
In the 25 years since Boden died, the law school's full-time faculty and student body have continued to grow. Under the leadership of Dean Joseph D. Kearney
Joseph D. Kearney
Joseph D. Kearney is Dean and Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Scalia, he is a scholar of civil litigation practice and procedure.-Biography:...
, the school's reputation has advanced in the Wisconsin legal community and national rankings, such as US News and World Report's. In the fall of 2010, the school moved into the new Eckstein Hall
Eckstein Hall
Eckstein Hall is home to Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An $85 million project, Eckstein Hall was officially dedicated on Sept. 8th, 2010 in a ceremony keynoted by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Built under the leadership of Dean Joseph D...
. The school has also secured the two largest gifts in its history: $51 million from alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein for Eckstein Hall, and $30 million from real estate developer Joseph Zilber
Pabst Brewery Complex
The Pabst Brewery Complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the former brewery of the Pabst Brewing Company. The facility was closed in 1997. On August 16, 2006 the brewery complex was purchased by Joseph Zilber's investment group Brewery Project LLC for $13 million to create The Brewery, a renovated...
, the bulk of which will endow scholarships.
Campus
In the fall of 2010, the Law School moved into the cutting-edge, $85 million Eckstein HallEckstein Hall
Eckstein Hall is home to Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An $85 million project, Eckstein Hall was officially dedicated on Sept. 8th, 2010 in a ceremony keynoted by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Built under the leadership of Dean Joseph D...
, named for alumni Raymond and Kathryn Eckstein. Located on the eastern end of the Marquette
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
campus, two blocks from the Milwaukee County Courthouse, the building includes a four-story "library without borders," two mock court rooms, a cafeteria, a workout facility, and a conference center, in addition to classrooms and faculty offices.
Degrees and curriculum
Marquette University Law School confers two degrees, the Juris DoctorJuris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
and the Master of Laws in sports law for foreign-trained attorneys. The school's National Sports Law Institute offers sports law courses and internships with local sports organizations. The clinical experiences offered by the Restorative Justice Initiative and the classroom education in alternative dispute resolution courses complement one another to create the #6 alternative dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution includes dispute resolution processes and techniques that act as a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement short of litigation. ADR basically is an alternative to a formal court hearing or litigation...
program in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. The school also has programs in health care law and intellectual property law. It also partners with other colleges of Marquette University to offer joint degree programs for an M.B.A., an M.B.A. in Sports Business, or an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
, international affairs
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
, or the history of philosophy
History of philosophy
The history of philosophy is the study of philosophical ideas and concepts through time. Issues specifically related to history of philosophy might include : How can changes in philosophy be accounted for historically? What drives the development of thought in its historical context? To what...
. Through an agreement with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a private, freestanding medical school and graduate school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was formerly affiliated with Marquette University....
, the school offers a joint degree program for an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in bioethics
Bioethics
Bioethics is the study of controversial ethics brought about by advances in biology and medicine. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy....
.
Throughout its courses and clinics, Marquette University Law School aims to provide its students with an education that is "practical" and "professional," equipping them for "the daily practice of law."
Students are encouraged while in law school to participate in one of many pro bono opportunities. Students may complete for-credit internships with the AIDS Resource Center, Catholic Charities Immigration Assistance Project, Legal Action of Wisconsin, or Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee. Marquette also operates four free, walk-in legal clinics, which offer free legal information and referral. Community residents seeking help come to the Law School on select Saturdays for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. A new program, the Milwaukee Legal Initiative for Non-profit Corporations (M-LINC), connects Marquette alumni and students to Milwaukee's non-profit community. Finally, the Public Interest Law Society sponsors pro bono activities for students, including the PILS Fellowships that provide a stipend for students to work at public interest organizations during summer break.
Diploma privilege
Marquette University Law School is one of only two law schools in the United States whose graduates enjoy diploma privilegeDiploma privilege
In the United States, the diploma privilege is a method for lawyers to be admitted to the bar without taking a bar examination. Once used by as many as 32 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is currently the only state that offers a broad diploma privilege for admission to its state...
as a method of admission to the bar
Admission to the bar
An admission to practice law, also called admission to the bar, is acquired when a lawyer receives a license to practice law. Becoming a lawyer is a widely varied process around the world. Common to all jurisdictions are requirements of age and competence; some jurisdictions also require citizenship...
. Unlike all other jurisdictions in the United States, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
's state bar allows graduates of accredited law schools within the state to join the bar without taking the state's bar examination
Bar examination
A bar examination is an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction.-Brazil:...
if they complete certain requirements in their law school courses and achieve a certain level of performance in those courses. The other school with this privilege is the University of Wisconsin Law School
University of Wisconsin Law School
The University of Wisconsin Law School is the professional school for the study of law at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The law school was founded in 1868.-Facilities:...
.
Wisconsin residents who graduate from out-of-state law schools must pass the bar exam to be admitted to the bar in Wisconsin. Similarly, law graduates of Wisconsin or Marquette must pass the bar of any other state to which they wish to be admitted. Some states, but not all, will grant reciprocal admission to Wisconsin bar members admitted by diploma privilege after they have completed a certain number of years in the practice of law.
Student life
Students may participate in numerous campus clubs and activities, such as the Student Bar AssociationStudent Bar Association
Student bar associations are student organizations that exist at many laws schools in the United States. Student bar associations take their name from bar associations, which are professional bodies of lawyers....
, the Federalist Society
Federalist Society
The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies, most frequently called simply the Federalist Society, is an organization of conservatives seeking reform of the current American legal system in accordance with a textualist and/or originalist interpretation of the U.S. Constitution...
, or the Black Law Students Association
National Black Law Students Association
The National Black Law Students Association , founded in 1968, is a nationwide organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of black law students and effectuates change in the legal community...
. The Moot Court Board
Moot court
A moot court is an extracurricular activity at many law schools in which participants take part in simulated court proceedings, usually to include drafting briefs and participating in oral argument. The term derives from Anglo Saxon times, when a moot was a gathering of prominent men in a...
sponsors the annual intramural Jenkins Moot Court Competition and teams for a variety of external competitions. Some students also serve the community through the Pro Bono Society and other volunteer opportunities.
Tuition for the law school is $36,300, and approximately one-third of students receive merit-based scholarships.
Approximately 93% of graduated students are employed within nine months of commencement. Members of the Class of 2009 had an average starting salary of $70,000. Approximately 75% of students enter private or corporate
General Counsel
A general counsel is the chief lawyer of a legal department, usually in a corporation or government department. The term is most used in the United States...
practice at the end of law school. Recent graduates have clerked for judges of the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Seventh Circuits, federal district courts
United States district court
The United States district courts are the general trial courts of the United States federal court system. Both civil and criminal cases are filed in the district court, which is a court of law, equity, and admiralty. There is a United States bankruptcy court associated with each United States...
, and state appellate courts.
Journals and publications
Marquette University Law School publishes four law journals: the flagship Marquette Law ReviewMarquette Law Review
The Marquette Law Review is a quarterly law review edited by students at Marquette University Law School. The review is ranked 56th among general US student-edited journals for citations by courts...
, the Marquette Sports Law Review
Marquette Sports Law Review
The Marquette Sports Law Review is a biannual journal of legal scholarship edited by students at Marquette University Law School. The Review is ranked 87th among specialty U.S. student-edited journals for citations by courts. Articles, essays, and notes from the Review are accessible in hard copy...
, the Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review and the Marquette Elder's Advisor.
The Marquette Law Review is ranked 56th among general U.S. student-edited journals for citations by courts. Founded in 1916, the journal is published quarterly. The U.S. Supreme Court has cited articles carried in its pages nine times, and other courts have also employed the legal scholarship and commentary it has published.
The Marquette Sports Law Review was the first semi-annual scholarly journal devoted entirely to issues in sports law. It is ranked 87th among specialized U.S. student-edited journals for citations by courts, and has been mentioned by the New York Times. The journal covers legal issues affecting amateur, collegiate, Olympic, and professional sports, from athlete contracts to drug tests to stadium construction.
First published in 1997, the Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review is ranked number eight for impact among the 56 U.S. intellectual property law reviews.
The Marquette Elder's Advisor is a semi-annual review devoted to law and policy issues of later life, retirement, disability and financial planning.
By arrangement with the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, MULS faculty and students collaborate to edit the FDCC Quarterly, a practitioners' journal for attorneys who defend clients in cases involving torts, products liability, environmental law, and other civil claims.
Deans
- Joseph D. KearneyJoseph D. KearneyJoseph D. Kearney is Dean and Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Scalia, he is a scholar of civil litigation practice and procedure.-Biography:...
, 2003–present - Howard B. Eisenberg, 1995–2002
- Frank DeGuire, 1984–1994
- Robert F. Boden, 1965–1984
- Reynolds C. Seitz
- Francis X. Swietlik
- Clifton Williams
- Max Schoetz, 1916–1927
- James G. JenkinsJames Graham JenkinsJames Graham Jenkins was a United States federal judge.Born in Saratoga Springs, New York, Jenkins read law to enter the bar in 1855. He was in private practice in New York City from 1855 to 1857, and then in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until 1888. He was a City attorney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1863...
, 1908–1915
Notable faculty
- Daniel D. BlinkaDaniel D. BlinkaDaniel D. Blinka is a practicing trial lawyer and law professor at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a scholar Professor Blinka focuses primarily on evidence law, criminal procedure, and American history. He teaches evidence, trial advocacy, criminal law, constitutional...
, evidence and criminal law scholar, voted "Best Law Professor" in Wisconsin in 2009 and 2010 - John A. DeckerJohn A. DeckerJohn A. Decker was Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.-Biography:A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Decker graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Decker passed away in 2006. His wife, Margaret, predeceased him...
, former Chief Judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Russ FeingoldRuss FeingoldRussell Dana "Russ" Feingold is an American politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He served as a Democratic party member of the U.S. Senate from 1993 to 2011. From 1983 to 1993, Feingold was a Wisconsin State Senator representing the 27th District.He is a recipient of the John F...
, former U.S. SenatorUnited States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
- Janine P. GeskeJanine P. GeskeJanine P. Geske was a justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1993 to 1998. She is a distinguished professor of law at Marquette University Law School and director of the school's Restorative Justice Initiative. She served as interim dean of the law school from 2002 to 2003.Geske was born in...
, former Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
justice and practitioner and scholar of restorative justiceRestorative justiceRestorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on the needs of victims, offenders, as well as the involved community, instead of satisfying abstract legal principles or punishing the offender... - Joan F. KesslerJoan F. Kessler-Career:Kessler was a United States Attorney from 1978 to 1981. Later, she became an attorney with the firm Foley & Lardner, where she eventually was made a partner. She has also been a member of the faculty at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Marquette University Law School. Kessler has...
, Judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Charles B. SchudsonCharles B. Schudson-Biography:Schudson was born Charles Benjamin Schudson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1950. He is graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Wisconsin Law School. Schudson and his wife, Karen, have two children, one of whom is a rabbi.-Career:...
, former Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals - Bud SeligBud SeligAllan Huber "Bud" Selig is the ninth and current Commissioner of Major League Baseball, having served in that capacity since 1992 as the acting commissioner, and as the official commissioner since 1998...
, current Commissioner of Major League Baseball
Notable alumni
Government and Politics- John B. BennettJohn B. BennettJohn Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School...
, Member of Congress (MI) - Gerald J. BoileauGerald J. BoileauGerald John Boileau was first a Republican, then a Wisconsin Progressive Party member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1939. After service in World War I, Boileau attended Marquette University Law School and was subsequently admitted to the bar...
, Member of Congress (WI) - Raymond Cannon, Member of Congress (WI)
- James P. DaleyJames P. DaleyJames P. Daley is a retired Brigadier General in the National Guard of the United States and former commander of the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team.-Education:*B.A. - Carroll College*J.D. - Marquette University Law School...
, Brigadier General, National Guard - Laverne Dilweg, Member of Congress (WI)
- Gerald T. FlynnGerald T. FlynnGerald Thomas Flynn was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born on a farm in Racine County near Racine, Wisconsin, Flynn attended a rural grade school and Racine High School....
, Member of Congress (WI) - Stewart G. HoneckStewart G. HoneckStewart G. Honeck was an American lawyer and politician from Wisconsin.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Honeck graduated from high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Marquette University Law School and was deputy attorney general in the United States Department of Justice...
, Attorney General of Wisconsin - Charles Kersten, Member of Congress (WI)
- Donald A. ManzulloDonald A. ManzulloDonald A. Manzullo is the U.S. Representative for . Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. He is a member of the Republican Party and was first elected in 1992....
, Member of Congress (IL) - Joseph McCarthyJoseph McCarthyJoseph Raymond "Joe" McCarthy was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator from the state of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957...
, United States Senator (WI) - Martin J. SchreiberMartin J. SchreiberMartin James "Marty" Schreiber is an American politician, publisher, and lobbyist. A Democrat, Schreiber served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1963 to 1971 before becoming lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and Governor of Wisconsin...
, Governor of WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... - Lawrence H. SmithLawrence H. SmithLawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923...
, Member of Congress (WI) - Thaddeus WasielewskiThaddeus WasielewskiThaddeus Wasielewski was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.Wasielewski was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1927. He received his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1931 and practiced law in Milwaukee...
, Member of Congress (WI)
Judiciary
- James Waldo AckermanJames Waldo AckermanJames Waldo Ackerman was a United States federal judge in Illinois.Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Ackerman received a B.S. from Marquette University in 1947 and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1949. He served in the United States Navy, from 1944 to 1946 and again from 1952 to 1954....
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IllinoisUnited States District Court for the Southern District of IllinoisThe United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is a Federal district court covering approximately the southern half of the state of Illinois.... - Thomas CaneThomas Cane-Biography:A graduate of Marquette University Law School, Cane served in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps during the Vietnam War. He would achieve the rank of captain. Following his career in the military, Cane worked in a private practice in Kaukauna, Wisconsin...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Robert C. CannonRobert C. CannonRobert C. Cannon was a Presiding Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, Vice Presiding of the Milwaukee Brewers and Legal Advisor to the Major League Baseball Players Association.-Biography:...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Thomas CurranThomas John CurranThomas John Curran is a United States federal judge.Born in Mauston, Wisconsin, Curran was in the United States Navy during World War II, from 1943 to 1946. He received a B.N.S. from Marquette University in 1945 and an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School in 1948...
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses... - Louis J. CeciLouis J. CeciLouis J. Ceci is a Wisconsin jurist and legislator.Born in New York City, Ceci graduated from Marquette University and received his law degree there also. After being in private law practice, Ceci served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1965...
, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:... - John L. Coffey, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
- Patricia S. CurleyPatricia S. Curley-Biography:Curley was born on October 25, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is a graduate of Marquette University Law School.-Career:Curley was Assistant District Attorney of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 1973 to 1978. Later, she served as a Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge from 1978 until 1996,...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - William H. DieterichWilliam H. Dieterich (judge)William Herbert Dieterich was an attorney and jurist from Wisconsin. He was Justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1959 until 1964.-Early life:...
, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:... - James E. Duffy, Jr.James E. Duffy, Jr.James E. Duffy, Jr. is an associate justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. He is currently serving a term that lasts from 2003 to 2013. He also is a former federal judicial nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit....
, justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court - James Randall DurfeeJames Randall DurfeeJames Randall Durfee was a judge of the United States Court of Claims and Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board.-Education:...
, judge of the U.S. Court of ClaimsUnited States Court of ClaimsThe Court of Claims was a federal court that heard claims against the United States government. It was established in 1855 as the Court of Claims, renamed in 1948 to the United States Court of Claims , and abolished in 1982.... - Terence T. EvansTerence T. EvansTerence Thomas Evans was a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.Evans received a B.A.degree from Marquette University in 1962 and his J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School in 1967. He was assistant district attorney for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and was...
, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois... - John P. FoleyJohn P. Foley (judge)John P. Foley was a Presiding Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.-Biography:Foley graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Marquette University Law School and served in the United States Army. He died on November 21, 1984.-Legal career:...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Noel Peter FoxNoel Peter FoxNoel Peter Fox was a United States federal judge.Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Fox received a Ph.B. from Marquette University in 1933 and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1935...
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of MichiganUnited States District Court for the Western District of MichiganThe United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over of the western portion of the state of Michigan, including the entire Upper Peninsula.... - Janine Geske, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
- William C. GriesbachWilliam C. GriesbachWilliam C. Griesbach is a United States federal judge.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Griesbach received a B.A. from Marquette University in 1976 and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1979. He was a law clerk, Hon. Bruce F. Beilfuss, Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1979 to 1980. He was a...
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses... - Leo B. HanleyLeo B. HanleyLeo B. Hanley was an American jurist from Wisconsin.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hanley graduated from the Marquette University Law School and was an assistant city attorney for the city of Milwaukee. During World War II, Hanley served in the United States Navy...
, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:... - Robert W. HansenRobert W. HansenRobert Wayne Hansen was an American jurist from Wisconsin.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hansen graduated from Marquette University Law School. He worked for the City of Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission. In 1954, he was appointed judge of the Milwaukee County Court...
, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:... - Daniel L. LaRocqueDaniel L. LaRocque-Biography:LaRocque attended Marquette University Law School and the New York University School of Law. He and his wife are residents of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.-Career:...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Neal NettesheimNeal NettesheimNeal Nettesheim is a former Deputy Chief Judge and Presiding Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.-Career:Nettesheim began practicing law in 1966 following graduation from Marquette University Law School. His judicial career began in 1975 after he was elected a Waukesha County, Wisconsin Judge....
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - John C. ShabazJohn C. Shabaz-Background:Shabaz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to University of Wisconsin–Madison. He received an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956...
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of WisconsinUnited States District Court for the Western District of WisconsinThe U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin sits in Madison at the Robert W. Kastenmeier United States Courthouse. It has two district judges and one full-time magistrate judge. The clerk of the court is a part-time magistrate judge... - Harry G. SnyderHarry G. SnyderHarry G. Snyder is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.-Biography:Snyder was born on February 11, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated from Oconomowoc High School in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and attended Ripon College, the University of...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - J.P. StadtmuellerJoseph Peter StadtmuellerJoseph Peter Stadtmueller is a United States federal judge.Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Stadtmueller received a B.A. from Marquette University in 1964 and a J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1967. He was in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1968 to 1969. He was an assistant...
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses... - Roland J. SteinleRoland J. SteinleRoland Joseph Steinle was an American jurist from Wisconsin.Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Steinle served in the United States Army during World War I. He graduated from Marquette Law School, was in private law practice, and served as special district attorney...
, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:... - Patrick Thomas StonePatrick Thomas StonePatrick Thomas Stone was a United States federal judge.Born in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada, Stone received an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School in 1912. He was in private practice in Wausau, Wisconsin from 1912 to 1933. U.S. Navy, World War I...
, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of WisconsinUnited States District Court for the Western District of WisconsinThe U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin sits in Madison at the Robert W. Kastenmeier United States Courthouse. It has two district judges and one full-time magistrate judge. The clerk of the court is a part-time magistrate judge... - Diane S. SykesDiane S. SykesDiane Schwerm Sykes is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and former Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.-Background:...
, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois... - Robert TehanRobert Emmet TehanRobert Emmet Tehan was a United States federal judge.Tehan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He received an A.B. from Marquette University in 1927. He received an LL.B. from Marquette University Law School in 1929. He was in private practice in Wisconsin from 1930 to 1949. He was a member of the ...
, judge of the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of WisconsinThe U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses... - Clair H. VossClair H. Voss-Biography:Voss was born in Antigo, Wisconsin in 1920. He attended Marquette University, Marquette University Law School and the University of Notre Dame. At Marquette, he also played on the varsity football team. During World War II, he served as a combat platoon leader with the 5th Marine Division...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - Ted E. Wedemeyer, Jr.Ted E. Wedemeyer, Jr.-Biography:Wedemeyer was born on August 30, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He would graduate from Marquette University Law School. Active in promoting soccer in Wisconsin, he was inducted into the Wisconsin Soccer Association Hall of Fame in 1992. He was also involved with Easter Seals, Volunteers...
, judge of the Wisconsin Court of AppealsWisconsin Court of AppealsThe Wisconsin Court of Appeals is the intermediate appellate court in the state of Wisconsin, above the Wisconsin Circuit Courts but below the Wisconsin Supreme Court... - James A. Wynn, Jr.James A. Wynn, Jr.James Andrew Wynn, Jr. is an American jurist, currently a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and formerly on both the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court....
, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is a federal court located in Richmond, Virginia, with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:*District of Maryland*Eastern District of North Carolina... - Annette ZieglerAnnette ZieglerAnnette K. Ziegler is an American attorney and judge. She is currently a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.Ziegler received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Psychology from Hope College, and a law degree from Marquette University Law School...
, justice of the Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsin Supreme CourtThe Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state of Wisconsin. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over original actions, appeals from lower courts, and regulation or administration of the practice of law in Wisconsin.-Location:...
Academia
- Aaron TwerskiAaron TwerskiProfessor Aaron D. Twerski is a professor at Brooklyn Law School, as well as a former Dean and professor of tort law at Hofstra University School of Law. He is a prolific scholar who served as co-reporter for the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Torts Third: Products Liability, receiving...
, rabbi and former dean of the Hofstra University School of LawHofstra University School of LawThe Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, New York. Founded in 1970 and accredited by the ABA in 1971, the school offers a JD, a joint JD/MBA degree, and LL.M degrees in American Law and Family law...